ThriftyFun Recipes - November 2, 2009

Vol. 8, Num. 214, November 2, 2009 (Read It Online) I hope that everyone had a great Halloween weekend. Thank you for today's tips and recipes goes to Glenn'sMom, Judy, mkymip, Heather S., ssfelts, Brittany L., Dorty and Deeli. If you have some helpful tips or family recipes that you would like to share, please send them in. We are currently looking for Thanksgiving preparation tips and recipes. Submit Your Favorite Recipe! Submit a Food tip! Looking for a recipe? Submit a request Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team Send to a Friend! Edit Your Subscriptions: To edit your ThriftyFun subscriptions, click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter. Today's newsletter contains: Recipe Requests: Homemade Tomato Sauce Hot Chocolate Mix Shelf Life of Tuna Packaged in Pouches Carnitas Crockpot Recipe Honey Nut Recipe Williams Sonoma Monkey Bread Recipe Ranger Cookie Recipe Today's Food Tips: Prepare For The Next Meal Add Mackerel to Salmon Patties Label Homemade Treats For Halloween Today's Contest Recipes: Crunchy Chicken Best Toffee Cookies Creamy Mexican Stew Eggless Carrot Cupcakes Broccoli Chicken Salad Robins's Recipe Corner: Junior High Lemon Pie No-Fuss Meatloaf Mandarin Orange Cake Hearty Bean Soup Zucchini Skillet Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml Recipe Requests: Homemade Tomato Sauce How do you make tomato sauce from garden fresh tomatoes? By Janice from WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf927811.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Hot Chocolate Mix I am interested in the recipe for hot chocolate in a jar, using dry butter milk, dry creamer, etc. I would like this for our foster kids to give as gifts. By Barb from Losantville, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf730304.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Shelf Life of Tuna Packaged in Pouches I have a couple of unopened pouches of tuna and albacore. I don't think they have expiration dates on them, so how long can go by before it's too late to open and use them? Also, what"s the difference between the tuna and albacore? Or is there a difference? By Trish Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27966081.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Carnitas Crockpot Recipe What is a good substitute for pork in this carnitas crockpot recipe? allrecipes.com Thanks. By Holly from Richardson, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95385031.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Honey Nut Recipe I am looking for a recipe for honeyed nuts. By Sharon from SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35142929.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Williams Sonoma Monkey Bread Recipe I'm looking for the recipe from the Williams-Sonoma monkey bread mold package that has cream cheese rolled into it. Does anyone have that? By Wondernana from Clovis, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87052831.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Ranger Cookie Recipe I am looking for a recipe for Ranger Cookies. Someone posted one and I failed to copy it to my recipe files. By mj42 from Deport, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76829640.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Contests: Tip Contest Submit a Tip or Recipe! Photo Contest Submit a tip with photo! The above contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners, 2 photo winners (1 photo and 1 pet photo) and 1 recipe winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25! My Frugal Life Submit a My Frugal Life Essay! Today's Food Tips: Prepare For The Next Meal This isn't a new hint or even one I thought up myself but it's helped me many times over the years and I think it could help others. When you finish a meal and get the table cleared, set it for the next meal. It really helps to get a head start on especially the evening meal when the table is ready to go. In the kitchen do whatever you can to prepare for the next meal, especially breakfast. I set out the oatmeal bowls, pan for cooking, and juice glasses. I measure the water and oats and cover them for the night. When I'm still fuzzy headed in the morning it really helps to have this all done. It only takes a couple of minutes to do all this but it sure seems to cut down on the prep time for the next meal when you're tired. Source: a book I read years and years ago By glenn'smom from Elgin Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35191345.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Add Mackerel to Salmon Patties When making salmon patties, sometimes one can of salmon will not make enough for my needs. Instead of buying another can of salmon, I mix in a can of jack mackerel (right next to tuna and salmon at the grocery). Jack mackerel is about $1 or $2 cheaper and works just at well. Also, I crush up the bones in both and it gives healthy calcium to the dish. By Judy from Memphis, TN Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82047747.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Label Homemade Treats For Halloween Some people are hesitant to make their own Halloween treats for trick-or-treaters. Most parents will not allow their kids to eat homemade treats since they are not quite sure who made them. Whenever I made my own Halloween treats, I would use my name and address labels and securely stick them to the wrapped treat so the parents would know who made them. By mkymlp from NE PA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71842855.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Today's Contest Recipes: Crunchy Chicken Has a crispy coating, like fried chicken, but is very moist inside and the seasoning is delicious! Ingredients: 2 cups crushed rice crispies 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1-2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dill weed 2 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning 2 eggs, lightly beaten olive oil Directions: Crush the rice crispies in their own cereal bag (no need to use a new one!). To the bag, add the following: black pepper, garlic powder, dill weed and Old Bay seasoning. Shake bag a couple of times to combine ingredients. Then, heat about a half an inch of olive oil on the stove (in skillet) for about a minute or so. Dip each chicken breast, one by one, into egg; turning to coat both sides. Then, put the breasts (one by one) into the rice crispy bag. Gently shake bag so coating completely covers the breast. When it is coated, remove from bag and gently place into skillet. Do the same with the 2nd chicken breast. Cook on med. to med./high for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Serves 2 Source: Leftover Rice Krispies and our own, personal spice/seasoning tastes By Heather S. from Parkersburg, WV Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92038161.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Best Toffee Cookies Easy great cookie! Ingredients: 1 yellow cake mix 1 egg 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 bag heath chips Directions: Stir all together (will be thick). Form into balls about the size of a walnut. Flatten into small rounds. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes. Yummy. Crisp the first day, chewy the second! (If they last that long!) Servings: 8 Time: 5 Minutes Preparation Time 8-10 Minutes Cooking Time Source: an old friend! By ssfelts Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17632223.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Creamy Mexican Stew This stew is a creamy, stick-to-your-ribs dish that gives you lots of great Mexican flavor! It's wonderful comfort food as the weather gets chilly. Ingredients: 16 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 15 oz. package V and V Supremo mild chorizo 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 28 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, with juice 2 cans mild green chilies 4 medium potatoes, diced small 12 oz. bag frozen southwestern corn with onion and peppers 1/2 cup lime juice 1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin 1 Tbsp. coriander 1 Tbsp. chili powder 2 Tbsp. minced onion salt and pepper, to taste 1 quart light cream Directions: Cook chicken thighs in skillet until done; let cool and then shred with a fork. Cut chorizo into 1/2 inch slices, and then cut crosswise into smaller pieces. Saute chorizo in a skillet until cooked through, then combine with shredded chicken in 6-quart Dutch oven. Saute diced potatoes in skillet until cooked most of the way through, then add to the meat. Mix in the cans of crushed and diced tomatoes, green chilies, corn, lime juice and stir over medium heat. Add spices and cream, and stir; cover and simmer on low for an hour, stirring occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom. If it needs more liquid, you can add more cream or even some chicken stock. *Serve topped with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro. Enjoy! Servings: 20 Time: 30 Minutes Preparation Time 1 Hours Cooking Time Source: Myself. I created this stew. :) By Brittany L. from Chicago, IL Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76355789.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Eggless Carrot Cupcakes It's moist and suitable for all and can be frozen. Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour 1/2 cup corn flour 1 tsp. mixed spice 1/2 salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. bicarbonate of soda 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 cup grated carrot 1 cup yogurt or cream 3/4 cup sunflower oil 1/4 cup golden syrup 1/4 cup blanched and chopped almonds and raisins Directions: Preheat oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease and line muffin tray. Sift dry ingredients in large basin to incorporate air. Add the sugar and mix. Combine the oil, syrup and cream together and beat for few seconds. Pour the oil mixture to the dry ingredients and mix till all blends well. Add the carrots and raisins and almonds and mix into a batter. Use a little milk if the batter is too thick. Spoon into muffin tray and bake. Takes 30-35 minutes. When done, use a wooden skewer to test. If you use a metal skewer for eggless cakes, the cake sinks and becomes doughy. Servings: 12 Time: 15 Minutes Preparation Time 30 Minutes Cooking Time Source: From a friend By Dorty from SA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73639267.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Broccoli Chicken Salad Excellent way to use up leftover chicken and other ingredients we often have in the kitchen. Last night I wanted to use up broccoli stems and had some cubed canned chicken a neighbor gave me and I actually liked using the stems more than the florets ;-) I sliced the stems in a food processor. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets cut in bite size pieces (or very thinly sliced stems) 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. sunflower kernels, salted or unsalted 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled if desired 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar Directions: Combine the first five ingredients in a bowl. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl and add to chicken mixture. Toss well, cover and refrigerate until serving. By Deeli from Richland, WA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18987022.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Robin's Recipe Corner: Junior High Lemon Pie Ingredients 4 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 2 cups boiling water 2 egg yolks juice and rind (grated) of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 egg whites Directions Mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Add boiling waster, mixing well. Cook until thick. Pour a little into beaten egg yolks, then add that to balance of cooked mixture. Cook a few minutes longer. Add butter and lemon juice and grated rind; cook a few minutes longer. Cool slightly, then pour into baked crust. Cover with meringue and brown in moderate (350 degrees F) oven about 13 minutes. For meringue, beat egg whites until stiff. Add sugar gradually, continuing to beat. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84665969.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | No-Fuss Meatloaf Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef 2 cups herb stuffing mix 1 can stewed tomatoes (1lb.) 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup ketchup salt and pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil an 8 cup ring mold. Place meat, stuffing mix, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Combine tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce in blender. Whirl until tomatoes are crushed. Add to meat mixture. Mix with hands until well blended. Press into ring mold. Unmold onto jelly roll pan. Brush with ketchup. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76496831.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Mandarin Orange Cake Ingredients: 1 yellow cake mix 1 can mandarin oranges (plus juice) 4 eggs 1/2 cup oil Directions: Mix all ingredients and bake in 9x13 inch pan at 350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes. Frosting: Mix dry instant vanilla pudding, crushed pineapple (juice also) and Cool Whip. Frost cake. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99043909.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Hearty Bean Soup Ingredients: 2 lb. small navy beans 4 qt. hot beef stock or water 1 1/2 lb. smoked ham hocks 1 potato, cubed 1 carrot, chopped 1 onion, chopped butter or margarine salt pepper Directions: Soak beans overnight. Drain and put in large pot with water or beef stock and ham hocks. Cook 3-4 hours. Braise onion in butter or margarine. Add to the pot along with the potato and the carrot. Salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until potato and carrot pieces are done. Can be put in containers and frozen to eat at a later date, if desired. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59771704.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Zucchini Skillet Ingredients: 2-3 small zucchini 1 large onion 1 quart canned tomatoes (or may use fresh) Italian seasoning 1 Tbsp. butter Directions: Melt butter in bottom of 9 or 10 inch skillet. Put thinly sliced zucchini in then sliced onion. Pour tomatoes on next. Generously sprinkle Italian seasoning on top (at least 1-1 1/2 tablespoons or more). Simmer until tender 45 minutes to 1 hour. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74950234.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. 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